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ERP Aids Your Sustainability Initiatives

QAD

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. In their 2020 sustainability report, Whirlpool announced record low levels of energy and water intensity in their plants.

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Successful Strategic Sourcing Engagement? What’s Next?

QAD

I caught up with a former colleague recently to discuss her procurement project which comprised a year-long strategic sourcing engagement. During the project, she was able to rationalize the supply base, boost procurement efficiencies and drive positive financial results. Gain Efficiencies with Automation.

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Common issues and challenges facing manufacturers in 2021

USC Consulting Group

We can all agree that 2020 was quite the tumultuous year for manufacturing, and for most every other industry out there. We’ve all had to pivot on a dime to accommodate COVID-19 workplace protocols and procedures, and that one change alone hit manufacturing especially hard. Yes, we’ve been through a trial by fire.

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Big Data, Analytics, and Industry 4.0

Enterra Insights

The BCG analysts explain, “Today, another workforce transformation is on the horizon as manufacturing experiences a fourth wave of technological advancement: the rise of new digital industrial technologies that are collectively known as Industry 4.0.” So, it’s not a question of if but when AI will become the norm in the manufacturing sector.

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Holding Ourselves Accountable for Business Results

Supply Chain Shaman

of revenue on IT solutions and expensive solutions to improve performance, yet degrade balance sheet results against peer group sectors in tough markets? Another misconception is that enterprise resiliency only started to decline in 2020 with the pandemic. Functional Intitiatives Without Clarity on Supply Chain Strategy.

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Supply Chain Scope: New Study Shows Rise in US Inventories; California Estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030

Arkieva

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. Targets for 2030 Include: Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. Source: Commerce Dept. Source: SupplyChainDigest. Supply Chain Strategy. Source: Supply Chain Shaman.

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Digital transformation for Africa’s manufacturing and distribution CIO and CFO

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

regional research into manufacturing and distribution companies during the Covid-19 period to date. Is it wait, see, and survive, or should companies seek efficiencies, technology value and come out running? in 2020/21compared to growing 2.5% Spending and Innovation – the focus and source of funds. The Manufacturing 4.0